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April 2023 Message from Department Head Christopher Mayhorn

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Aug 29, 2023

Potential Employers View Job Candidates Differently If They Post Online About Mental Health

Former psychology grad student Jenna McChesney and current professor of psychology Lori Foster discuss their new study that finds mental health disclosures can affect the way potential employers view job applicants. 

Apr 19, 2023

The Power of Perseverance

NC State sophomore Michael Cruz’s experience in foster care fueled his decision to major in psychology and help others like him. 
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Apr 19, 2023

Triple Academic Success

NC State senior Jordan Birkner designed an academic path that will lead to three separate bachelor’s degrees. 

Apr 18, 2023

Howling Success: Joshua Wright

This month’s Howling Success is a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, producer and host for TRIO’s Beyond the Bell Tower podcast, and a member of NC State’s Uninhibited Praise Gospel Choir. 

Apr 14, 2023

Jermaine Hudson Wins Student Media’s Phillips Award

The designer and photographer will take over as Agromeck’s editor-in-chief for the 2023-2024 edition 

Apr 10, 2023

Celebrating our Peer Ambassadors

Celebrating our two graduating Peer Ambassadors, Jenny Huang and Caleb Carwell, and the entire Peer Ambassador team. 

Apr 10, 2023

Meet the Psychology Advising Office

The psychology advising office, led by Dana Kotter-Gruehn, strives to provide psychology undergraduates with accurate and timely academic information, resources, and support. Learn more about the advising team and ways they can support your academic journey at NC State. 

Apr 10, 2023

Faculty Spotlight: Laura Widman

Dr. Laura Widman is a clinical psychologist and associate professor in the Department of Psychology in the Applied Social Psychology program. Continue reading to learn more about her background and research interests. 

Apr 10, 2023

Ease Your Job and Internship Search with ePACK

Learn more about ePACK, a resource through the Career Development Center that provides students with resources to help them find employment and internship opportunities and much more! 

Apr 7, 2023

April 2023 Message from Department Head Christopher Mayhorn

Dear Psychology Family (Faculty, Staff, and Students), Happy “almost” end of spring semester! With mid-term exams and spring break behind us, I wanted to take a moment and share some of the great achievements of our gifted students, staff, and faculty. For instance, two of our incoming undergraduate students have been named as Provost’s Award…